The 2018 American Political Science Association’s annual conference. At their 2019 meeting, a group of political theorists is expected to discuss a resolution to boycott Israeli academic institutions. Photo: APSA via Facebook. JNS.org – During the upcoming American Political Science Association’s (APSA) annual conference in Washington, DC, a group of political theorists is...

Americans, Unite: The Martians Are Coming! An invasion from outer space might do America some good. And maybe one’s coming? In June, Politico reported a top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee sought details from the Navy about pilots reporting an “unidentified aerial phenomenon” that appeared to defy the laws of physics and aerodynamics. The same month, CNN...

A mob loops a noose around a century-old statue, drags it down with triumphant whoops, then stomps and spits on the twisted metal. A screaming crowd surrounds a lone man and targets him for their abuse. Packs of grim enforcers stalk the night, armed with bats and clubs, intent on silencing all dissent. Scenes from a bitter civil war? A preview of the next “Purge” film? Nope —...

An invasion from outer space might do America some good. And maybe one’s coming? In June, Politico reported a top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee sought details from the Navy about pilots reporting an “unidentified aerial phenomenon” that appeared to defy the laws of physics and aerodynamics. The same month, CNN reported on classified Navy briefings for U.S....

(CNN)As the new school year gets underway and the presidential campaign heats up, it won't be long before we hear once again critics bewailing that free speech is no longer a core value at colleges and universities. Through a well-funded effort by conservative political organizations, already more than a dozen state legislatures have passed so-called campus free speech bills....